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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.03, 1,317.18 and 647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.03, 1,317.18 and 647.58 is: 970.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.03 : 1,317.18 = 647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.03/1,317.18 = 647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.03x = 1,317.18 × 647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.03x = 852,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,979.42/879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.36

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